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A Plus work on this training. Heck of a workout over the weekend. I'm definitely impressed.
That's a close stance
Killin it as usual man
Wednesday : Light Chest / Shoulders
Wake Up @ 199
Post Workout @ 195
Step Count: 25K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 1 Clean Bulk
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
I am feeling something now. My joints feel much better. That dry sore achey pain of osteoarthritis is much better. Joints feel more limber and less sore. Deca has this effect. I think EQ does as well. Even my outdoor walk felt better on my knees. Had a good gym workout. Did my 2 plate presses.
I recorded myself doing the shoulder press and found it disappointing. What feels like good reps can be much better and go much lower. Just have to keep working on it. I think I will have my spotter friend follow me up and down and try to go lower. I look like I am bracing too much into an incline position. I do believe the reps looks better at 135.
My incline presses get very close to my chest. For my decline, i have a progression. First set is close to chest. Second set I bounce it off my chest. Third set I rest pause on my chest and push from there. I like this and want to do this on all three presses.
Tonight's dinner Steak Fajitas and avocado
Wake Up @ 199
Post Workout @ 195
Step Count: 25K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 1 Clean Bulk
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
I am feeling something now. My joints feel much better. That dry sore achey pain of osteoarthritis is much better. Joints feel more limber and less sore. Deca has this effect. I think EQ does as well. Even my outdoor walk felt better on my knees. Had a good gym workout. Did my 2 plate presses.
I recorded myself doing the shoulder press and found it disappointing. What feels like good reps can be much better and go much lower. Just have to keep working on it. I think I will have my spotter friend follow me up and down and try to go lower. I look like I am bracing too much into an incline position. I do believe the reps looks better at 135.
My incline presses get very close to my chest. For my decline, i have a progression. First set is close to chest. Second set I bounce it off my chest. Third set I rest pause on my chest and push from there. I like this and want to do this on all three presses.
Tonight's dinner Steak Fajitas and avocado
This is a good summarization from Quora. I can definitely feel the week 1 effects.
If you use steroids how fast do you notice muscle gains?
Timeline for Gains When Using Anabolic Steroids
Anabolic steroids accelerate muscle hypertrophy and strength gains. Here's a timeline based on research studies:
Immediate Effects (First Week)
1. First Week: Water retention and minor weight gain (~2-4 kg).
2. 2-3 Weeks: Initial strength and minor muscle mass gains.
3. 4-6 Weeks: Noticeable muscle mass (~2-3 kg) and strength (~6-7%) increases.
4. 8-12 Weeks: Peak muscle hypertrophy and strength gains.
5. Post-12 Weeks: Gains plateau, but benefits persist due to muscle memory.
Conclusion: Gains from anabolic steroids can start as early as 1 week (water weight) and peak around 8-12 weeks with proper training and nutrition. However, plateaus occur after this period, and continued use risks severe health effects.
If you use steroids how fast do you notice muscle gains?
Timeline for Gains When Using Anabolic Steroids
Anabolic steroids accelerate muscle hypertrophy and strength gains. Here's a timeline based on research studies:
Immediate Effects (First Week)
- Water Retention and Rapid Weight Gain:
- Users often report a noticeable increase in body weight (up to 2-4 kg) during the first 5-8 days, largely due to water retention and initial muscle nitrogen retention (Johnson et al., 1972).
- 2-3 Weeks
- • Strength and Performance Gains: Strength increases start to become apparent due to improved protein synthesis and neuromuscular adaptations (Schroeder et al., 2005).
- Muscle Mass Gains: Lean body mass shows significant gains. Studies reported ~2-3 kg increase in muscle mass within the first month (Schroeder et al., 2005).
- Muscle fiber hypertrophy is evident, with larger fast-twitch fiber sizes (Kadi et al., 1999).
- Peak Strength Gains:◦ Studies show 6-7% improvement in maximal strength for exercises like leg press and chest press within 6 weeks (Schroeder et al., 2005).
- Continued Muscle Hypertrophy: Most significant changes occur around 8-12 weeks, with consistent increases in muscle size and strength when paired with resistance training (Alen et al., 1984).
- Steroids increase myonuclei in muscle fibers, supporting long-term hypertrophy potential even after cessation (Egner et al., 2013).
- Plateau Effect: Gains tend to plateau due to a balance between muscle-building and nitrogen retention limits (Santos & Haluch, 2022).
1. First Week: Water retention and minor weight gain (~2-4 kg).
2. 2-3 Weeks: Initial strength and minor muscle mass gains.
3. 4-6 Weeks: Noticeable muscle mass (~2-3 kg) and strength (~6-7%) increases.
4. 8-12 Weeks: Peak muscle hypertrophy and strength gains.
5. Post-12 Weeks: Gains plateau, but benefits persist due to muscle memory.
Conclusion: Gains from anabolic steroids can start as early as 1 week (water weight) and peak around 8-12 weeks with proper training and nutrition. However, plateaus occur after this period, and continued use risks severe health effects.
Thursday : Traps /Tris/Dumb Bell RDLs
Wake Up @ 201
Post Workout @ 196
Step Count: 19K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
The anabolics are taking effect. Joints feel good. Muscle bellies seemed much fuller today. Weight seems to be going up. Food is the same as last week. Work out was ok. Triceps, I keep forgetting my preferred bar at home. Feels new to suddenly have pumps. Definitely having some water retention. Not feeling the intent to push more weight just yet.
I'm hoping to see the week 4 effects from my post above.
I am planning to start the peptides and HGH this Saturday evening
HGH : 5iu ED (using up 10x10iu kit)
BPC-157 5G : 250mcg ED
IGF-LR3 1G : 50mcg ED
The HGH will run out in 20 days. The most I have ever done between 2-3 iu ED. I'm not planning on doing any more HGH this year.
I would like to see what a higher dosage does for me. I have about 80 days worth of dosing for the BPC and IGF. I'm eager to see what these two do for me.
I have a vial of Retatrutide 10mg and SLU-PP-332 pills. I plan on using these later in May when I start my cut phase.
One day at a time.
Wake Up @ 201
Post Workout @ 196
Step Count: 19K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
The anabolics are taking effect. Joints feel good. Muscle bellies seemed much fuller today. Weight seems to be going up. Food is the same as last week. Work out was ok. Triceps, I keep forgetting my preferred bar at home. Feels new to suddenly have pumps. Definitely having some water retention. Not feeling the intent to push more weight just yet.
I'm hoping to see the week 4 effects from my post above.
I am planning to start the peptides and HGH this Saturday evening
HGH : 5iu ED (using up 10x10iu kit)
BPC-157 5G : 250mcg ED
IGF-LR3 1G : 50mcg ED
The HGH will run out in 20 days. The most I have ever done between 2-3 iu ED. I'm not planning on doing any more HGH this year.
I would like to see what a higher dosage does for me. I have about 80 days worth of dosing for the BPC and IGF. I'm eager to see what these two do for me.
I have a vial of Retatrutide 10mg and SLU-PP-332 pills. I plan on using these later in May when I start my cut phase.
One day at a time.
@PrinceDaddy thank you for the update.
I think with your peptide use, you will feel better and better with the joints.
when are you starting your cut phase? you're close to the show seems.
Nice share. Thanks!This is a good summarization from Quora. I can definitely feel the week 1 effects.
If you use steroids how fast do you notice muscle gains?
Timeline for Gains When Using Anabolic Steroids
Anabolic steroids accelerate muscle hypertrophy and strength gains. Here's a timeline based on research studies:
Immediate Effects (First Week)
Short-Term Gains (2-6 Weeks)
- Water Retention and Rapid Weight Gain:
- Users often report a noticeable increase in body weight (up to 2-4 kg) during the first 5-8 days, largely due to water retention and initial muscle nitrogen retention (Johnson et al., 1972).
4 Weeks
- 2-3 Weeks
- • Strength and Performance Gains: Strength increases start to become apparent due to improved protein synthesis and neuromuscular adaptations (Schroeder et al., 2005).
6 Weeks
- Muscle Mass Gains: Lean body mass shows significant gains. Studies reported ~2-3 kg increase in muscle mass within the first month (Schroeder et al., 2005).
- Muscle fiber hypertrophy is evident, with larger fast-twitch fiber sizes (Kadi et al., 1999).
Mid-Term Gains (8-12 Weeks)
- Peak Strength Gains:◦ Studies show 6-7% improvement in maximal strength for exercises like leg press and chest press within 6 weeks (Schroeder et al., 2005).
• Muscle Memory Development:
- Continued Muscle Hypertrophy: Most significant changes occur around 8-12 weeks, with consistent increases in muscle size and strength when paired with resistance training (Alen et al., 1984).
12+ Weeks
- Steroids increase myonuclei in muscle fibers, supporting long-term hypertrophy potential even after cessation (Egner et al., 2013).
Summary Timeline
- Plateau Effect: Gains tend to plateau due to a balance between muscle-building and nitrogen retention limits (Santos & Haluch, 2022).
1. First Week: Water retention and minor weight gain (~2-4 kg).
2. 2-3 Weeks: Initial strength and minor muscle mass gains.
3. 4-6 Weeks: Noticeable muscle mass (~2-3 kg) and strength (~6-7%) increases.
4. 8-12 Weeks: Peak muscle hypertrophy and strength gains.
5. Post-12 Weeks: Gains plateau, but benefits persist due to muscle memory.
Conclusion: Gains from anabolic steroids can start as early as 1 week (water weight) and peak around 8-12 weeks with proper training and nutrition. However, plateaus occur after this period, and continued use risks severe health effects.
Friday : Spider curls / Cable curls /Cable crunches
Wake Up @ 202
Post Workout @ 197
Step Count: 20K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 1 (CleanBulk)
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Weight is definitely going up. I can't say my food is any different from last week. Work out is adequate but I am not as focused as I would like to be. I am have been parenting my daughter into an adult. She turned 18 this week. So have been working on college, driver license, etc. Making progress, but it is time consuming. I have to do some campus tours with her. I have one planned during her Spring Break where I likely will have to take a break for a few days. None of the schools she is interested in are close by. I will be in Iowa City for a visit next month. Then PA and NJ for a few school visits.
Tomorrow is my leg day. I will be using the new Metcons. i have had 3 shots on my cycle. Joints feel great. Anxious to see what tomorrow holds. Start peptides and HGH tomorrow also.
Dinner tonight, beef fajita meat mixed with peppers, onions, and eggs. And of course an avocado.
Wake Up @ 202
Post Workout @ 197
Step Count: 20K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 1 (CleanBulk)
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Weight is definitely going up. I can't say my food is any different from last week. Work out is adequate but I am not as focused as I would like to be. I am have been parenting my daughter into an adult. She turned 18 this week. So have been working on college, driver license, etc. Making progress, but it is time consuming. I have to do some campus tours with her. I have one planned during her Spring Break where I likely will have to take a break for a few days. None of the schools she is interested in are close by. I will be in Iowa City for a visit next month. Then PA and NJ for a few school visits.
Tomorrow is my leg day. I will be using the new Metcons. i have had 3 shots on my cycle. Joints feel great. Anxious to see what tomorrow holds. Start peptides and HGH tomorrow also.
Dinner tonight, beef fajita meat mixed with peppers, onions, and eggs. And of course an avocado.
Parenting is hard! We have just one daughter. She’s going to likely be moving to east coast with her navy fiancé. All her chronic medical stuff she has to be able yo manage on her own. Scares me a bit! So I’m trying to get her to do it now without my help but you can’t let that kind of thing go by the wayside. Self advocating. She also was like 18 finally got drivers license. Keep up the good work on home front and at the gym. Few days off in spring wont hurt… be a good Deload!
young daughters need to meet a good man like me.
i met my wife when she was 18 at tractor pull. she got into fight with chick and started pulling hair, i break up fight then ask her out for some hooch on ranch and rest history.
i give her good life, she has good size trailer and got lots of beef to eat. but she went from skinny to fat, now she almost 360 pounds.. too much bacon for her no good lolz
i met my wife when she was 18 at tractor pull. she got into fight with chick and started pulling hair, i break up fight then ask her out for some hooch on ranch and rest history.
i give her good life, she has good size trailer and got lots of beef to eat. but she went from skinny to fat, now she almost 360 pounds.. too much bacon for her no good lolz
@PrinceDaddy solid work bro!
yup i know it bro had to take my little one to school for a long time
you push thru this make it part of your life and enjoy @PrinceDaddy
Full bloodwork results are in. I'm pleased with the results. Good reset where all I did was Test Cyp for 200mg weekly. (Sept 24-Jan25)
I may have not been as hydrated as should I have been, but the numbers look consistent for me.
I may bump the AI from half dose Sun/Wed to a full dose now that I am on cycle
I may have not been as hydrated as should I have been, but the numbers look consistent for me.
I may bump the AI from half dose Sun/Wed to a full dose now that I am on cycle
Saturday : Heavy Legs / Conventional Deads
Wake Up @ 199
Post Workout @ 193
Step Count: 10K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 2 (Clean Bulk)
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Cycle is in effect. Feel a little watery and pump is in effect. Joints feel great! No noticeable sock line for now. My diet is clean. So, I'm hoping I don't get much water retention or inflammation. Started my peptide dosing today. Anxious to see how things feel as I progress.
I am squatting 4 plates banded onto a high bench, 405 and 7 top sets of 8-10. I do free form 315 banded squats as well. On the deads, I am not going heavy anymore. Just small quarters. 1,2, then 3 and then a variety of movement. Trying to make sure I get range of movement. I do tend to be gassed by this point from my earlier volume. As I drop weight and the cycle kicks in I should have more focus.
Dinner tonight. Baked a sweet potato, then added my ground beef mix to it. It was good!
Tomorrow is back to chest/shoulders. Talked to lifting buddy to spot me closer. So maybe I can get better quality reps.
The strength is impressive, but it should look good too.
Happy Saturday Evo Peeps!
Wake Up @ 199
Post Workout @ 193
Step Count: 10K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 2 (Clean Bulk)
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Cycle is in effect. Feel a little watery and pump is in effect. Joints feel great! No noticeable sock line for now. My diet is clean. So, I'm hoping I don't get much water retention or inflammation. Started my peptide dosing today. Anxious to see how things feel as I progress.
I am squatting 4 plates banded onto a high bench, 405 and 7 top sets of 8-10. I do free form 315 banded squats as well. On the deads, I am not going heavy anymore. Just small quarters. 1,2, then 3 and then a variety of movement. Trying to make sure I get range of movement. I do tend to be gassed by this point from my earlier volume. As I drop weight and the cycle kicks in I should have more focus.
Dinner tonight. Baked a sweet potato, then added my ground beef mix to it. It was good!
Tomorrow is back to chest/shoulders. Talked to lifting buddy to spot me closer. So maybe I can get better quality reps.
The strength is impressive, but it should look good too.
Happy Saturday Evo Peeps!
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